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MR51 RCY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil level close to min

Fail 28 May 2025 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil level close to min

Pass 28 May 2024 104,152 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 102,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 101,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2020 99,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,478 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both slightly pitted & corroded inner faces (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,647 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,028 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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MR51 RCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR51 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MR51 RCY registered?

MR51 RCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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